Biology

The Law of Segregation states that each organism has two alleles for each gene, one inherited from each parent, and these alleles separate (or segregate) during gamete formation, so each gamete contains only one allele per gene.

Now let's look at the options in the context of multiple alleles for a gene:

A) The Law of Segregation applies only when there are two alleles for a gene.

Incorrect. The Law of Segregation applies to all genes, whether there are two alleles or more.
Even in the case of multiple alleles for a gene, the law still holds because each individual inherits two alleles for the gene, one from each parent, and these alleles segregate during gamete formation.

B) The Law of Segregation states that each individual has multiple alleles for each gene, one from each parent.

Incorrect. This is a misinterpretation of the law.
The Law of Segregation doesn't state that individuals have "multiple alleles" for each gene. Instead, it states that individuals inherit two alleles for each gene (one from each parent).
In cases of multiple alle...